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7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued
7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued
Major 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Mindanao coast in Philippines; tsunami alert issued
A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings in the Philippines and Indonesia and triggering alerts from international monitoring agencies as authorities assessed the impact across the region.
Huge magnitude 8.2 earthquake strikes the Philippines as residents urged to seek higher ground amid tsunami threat
Huge magnitude 8.2 earthquake strikes the Philippines as residents urged to seek higher ground amid tsunami threatEarthquake struck the PhilippinesMagnitude 8.2 quake was recorded See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy MAISY RAE Published: 01:28, 8 June 2026 | Updated: 01:28, 8 June 2026 e-mail View comments
Tsunami alert after 8.2 magnitude quake hits the Philippines
An earthquake of magnitude 8.2 has struck Mindanao in the Philippines, the German Research Centre for Geosciences has said.
Prisoners stripped of daily sugar ration in effort to curb obesity and positively affect inmates' behaviour
Prisoners have been stripped of their daily sugar ration in an effort to curb obesity and improve behaviour.Until 2010, prisoners in England and Wales were entitled to a sugar ration of 4 grams per day - usually handed out as four 1 gram sachets in breakfast.While it has not been a prison service requirement since 2010, most have continued to serve the sugar ration.But now jails are being encouraged to end the tradition amid health and behavioural concerns. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say...
One dog's impact on the science of aging
The Rowe family dog Ralph was one of many canines with dementia who participated in a study of rapamycin. Scientists were able to gain new insight into the drug's potential as a treatment by studying his brain.
The Papers: 'Iran fires missile barrage' and 'New Eriksen hell'
'Iran fires missile barrage' and 'New Eriksen hell'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleThere's a mix of stories on Monday's front pages. The Daily Telegraph leads with Iranian strikes on Israel, the first since the April ceasefire. The paper says the attack came after Tehran threatened retaliation following Israel's bombardment of the southern outskirts of Lebanon's capital of Beirut. Elsewhere, a smiling Emma Raducanu makes her way through London's Queen's Club after a training session a...
Bhutan experiences 5.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in parts of Northeast India
NEW DELHI: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, triggering multiple aftershocks and sending tremors across parts of Northeast India, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 11.06pm IST at a depth of 26km, with its epicentre located in Bhutan.
Antares reaches reactor criticality under Trump pilot program, marking major nuclear milestone
Antares Nuclear, Inc. announced Thursday that its Mark-0 microreactor achieved criticality at Idaho National Laboratory, becoming the first advanced reactor to reach the milestone under a U.S. Department of Energy pilot program established after President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order aimed at accelerating nuclear development.The Torrance, California-based company said the reactor reached initial criticality under DOE authorization, making Antares the first private company to bring an adva...
Industry spurs novel research but may hurt ‘blue skies’ science: IIM study
BENGALURU: Industry’s growing role in scientific publishing is helping researchers generate novel ideas across a range of disciplines, but it may also be steering science away from “blue skies research”, curiosity-driven investigations pursued without immediate commercial objectives, which have historically produced some of science’s most unexpected discoveries.
Scientists reveal surprising brain benefit of laughter: 'It's a mental workout'
The old saying that laughter is the best medicine may be true, according to new research that suggests it is also a vital catalyst for children's development.Laughter and play are fundamental to healthy brain growth, emotional well-being and social bonding, according to Dr. Jacqueline Harding, an early childhood expert at Middlesex University in London.In her book, "The Brain That Loves to Laugh," Harding argues that joy is a complex biological phenomenon that helps children navigate stress and...
Anthropic adviser says it's "not hypothetical" that AI could abet biological weapons risk
CBS News contributor Chris Krebs, who ran CISA in the first Trump administration, and Ben Buchanan, who advised President Biden and is now a professor at Johns Hopkins and an adviser to Anthropic, joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss whether the government should regulate AI -- and if so, how it should be regulated.
Explained: Were Leclerc & Stroll's Monaco crashes caused by broken track?!
Sky Sports Anthony Davidson explains how Lance Stroll and Charles Leclercs crashes appeared to be caused by the Monaco track breaking up - leading to a late red flag.
Russian Soldiers Build “Frankenstein” Pontoon In Failed River Crossing
BusinessAerospace & DefenseRussian Soldiers Build “Frankenstein” Pontoon In Failed River CrossingByVikram Mittal,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Vikram Mittal is a contributor who covers aerospace and defense.Follow AuthorJun 07, 2026, 10:41am EDTImage capture from video posted by the Ukrainian "Wolfhound" Unit showing a failed Russian river crossing in the town of Vovchansk. The Russian pontoon system appears to have been built by frontline sold...
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible In These 9 States Sunday
BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsNorthern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Be Visible In These 9 States SundayByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorJun 07, 2026, 10:14am EDTToplineThe northern lights could be visible from several states along the U.S.-Canadian border on Sunday, according to a forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as an incoming coronal mass ejection from the sun is expected to cause stronger geomagnetic storms later this week.NOAA...
Steven Spielberg on "Disclosure Day" and alien visitations
As a child, Steven Spielberg stared at a meteor shower on a wondrous starry night and began his love affair with the sky. The director of the classic "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" and "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" has returned to the sci-fi genre with "Disclosure Day," which imagines closely-held secrets surrounding alien visitations. He talks with Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz about UAP/UFO phenomena, the paranormal, and his own beliefs regarding intelligent life beyond Earth...
Russian drone strike damages site near Chornobyl nuclear plant
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns 'extremely vile' attack that did not lead to spike in radiation.
Why Do Humans Get Dizzy? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains
InnovationScienceWhy Do Humans Get Dizzy? An Evolutionary Biologist ExplainsByScott Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world.Follow AuthorJun 07, 2026, 08:30am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Every human will, at least once, experience a “head spin.” Not many of us, however, will know the d...
‘Strong’ Northern Lights Alert For 20 States On Monday As CME Strikes
InnovationScience‘Strong’ Northern Lights Alert For 20 States On Monday As CME StrikesByJamie Carter,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky.Follow AuthorJun 07, 2026, 08:00am EDTThe northern lights may be visible overnight from up to 10 northern U.S. states. (Photo by Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty Images)dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe northern lights may be...
Russian drone hits building storing spent nuclear fuel near Chornobyl
Attack was ‘extremely vile’ and deliberate, says Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy A Russian Shahed drone has substantially damaged a building used to store spent nuclear fuel close to the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant, in what Ukraine’s president described as a deliberate and “extremely vile” attack.While the structure – the reception building of the spent fuel storage facility – was empty of containers at the time, the targeting of the sensitive site appeared to be direct messagi...